There is difficulty with the many publications which purport to divine the word of prophecy (aside from all the commercialism). It has to do with specifics. Prophecy is not meant to be clearly understood until after the events occurred. “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.” (IIPet. 1:19-20)
A light that shines in a dark place gives a sense of the surroundings, enables some navigation. It does not replace the light of day. Prophecy can give a sense of direction, but it cannot reveal all details. For example, Malachi prophesied concerning the return of Elijah. Who could have anticipated that John the baptist was the fulfillment? It required Jesus to explain this truth, and subsequent revelation through the scriptures.
What about the Messiah? Even to this day, there are those who claim His name who are looking for a kingdom which would bring about a makeover of this current world; the lion and the lamb scenario. It is the same mentality that wanted to coronate Jesus after He fed the multitude with five loaves and two fish. (cf. John 6) It’s the “Give us a King” mentality. (Give us a Messiah that will enable us to have better TV programming, etc.) In Jesus’ day it was; “Get those Romans out of here.” In our day it’s . . . temples and portraits and great men on stage calling the people for a turn of events. A lot of money has been made by that spirit; the so-called christian publishing houses and entertainment industry flourish. Ministries called by the names of men prosper. All the while such stimulated vision obscures the fact; Jesus came “to seek and to save that which is lost.” (Lk.19:10)
The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world has made it possible for the wild in spirit, those lost in sin to be reconciled with the heavenly Father.